Earlsdon Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Coventry
Earlsdon Convenience Store holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 12 October 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 64-66 Albany Road, CV5 6JU
How it compares in Coventry
In Coventry, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Earlsdon Convenience Store sits behind roughly 2,224 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,867 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 357 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 138 | 6% | ← Earlsdon Convenience Store | |
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 675 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Earlsdon Convenience Store none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Earlsdon Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afrixpress Retailers - other | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Arco Bar & Ristorante Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Ashdowns Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Aqua Food and Mood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| Aardvark Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Anatolia, Turkish BBQ Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
Questions about Earlsdon Convenience Store
What is Earlsdon Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Earlsdon Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Coventry Council on 12 October 2022.
Is Earlsdon Convenience Store safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Earlsdon Convenience Store last inspected?
Earlsdon Convenience Store was last inspected on 12 October 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Coventry Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Earlsdon Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Earlsdon Convenience Store compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,416 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, while Earlsdon Convenience Store holds a 3. 138 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects Earlsdon Convenience Store and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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